Control inspector vs coating inspector

The differences between control inspectors and coating inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a coating inspector has an average salary of $46,342, which is higher than the $33,514 average annual salary of a control inspector.

The top three skills for a control inspector include pressure vessels, safety standards and regulatory compliance. The most important skills for a coating inspector are SSPC, pipeline project, and surface prep.

Control inspector vs coating inspector overview

	Control Inspector	Coating Inspector
Yearly salary	$33,514	$46,342
Hourly rate	$16.11	$22.28
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,664	16,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Control inspector vs coating inspector salary

Control inspectors and coating inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Control Inspector	Coating Inspector
Average salary	$33,514	$46,342
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $29,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Bremerton, WA	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Stantec	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between control inspector and coating inspector education

There are a few differences between a control inspector and a coating inspector in terms of educational background:

	Control Inspector	Coating Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Control inspector vs coating inspector demographics

Here are the differences between control inspectors' and coating inspectors' demographics:

	Control Inspector	Coating Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.9% Female, 27.1%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 8.0% White, 53.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between control inspector and coating inspector duties and responsibilities

Control inspector example responsibilities.

Design and implementation of a continuous PID controllers using control theory to achieve a desire temperature on an aluminum rod.
See para.2.1 per AS9100) / general and flight safety FAI, verify that the DQR has complete requirements.
Verify that all process and material certifications meet P.O.
Move parts into MRB if fail tests or do not match blueprint.
Develop human interface to TI545 PLC and industrial wastewater treatment plant using LabVIEW s/w.
Measure the temperature using the temperature sensor and display it on the LCD screen.

Coating inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Work closely with welding inspectors during construction, perform material inspection, and NDT before receiving for painting.
Work in compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Provide water base coats of paint over steel and fiberglass doors.
Ensure compliance with all relate standards and regulations from API to NACE.
Review and witness NDT procedures, and ensure proper calibration and documentation.

Control inspector vs coating inspector skills

Common control inspector skills

Pressure Vessels, 17%
Safety Standards, 15%
Regulatory Compliance, 12%
Construction Projects, 11%
Ladders, 11%
Pest Control, 8%

Common coating inspector skills

SSPC, 20%
Pipeline Project, 10%
Surface Prep, 6%
Inspection Equipment, 6%
Inspection Reports, 5%
Storage Tanks, 5%